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Edinburgh · QS World #325
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
Bloomsbury Institute London
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Heriot-Watt
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Heriot-Watt University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bloomsbury Institute London is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Bloomsbury Institute London vs Heriot-Watt University at a glance
Bloomsbury Institute London and Heriot-Watt University both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Accounting and Finance & Actuarial Science. Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas; Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £24,180 at Heriot-Watt University: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,430 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher in 2 and Bloomsbury Institute London in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, against £26,500 from Heriot-Watt University. In Accounting, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Bloomsbury Institute London
Heriot-Watt University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Bloomsbury Institute London
3 countries · 79.2% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan92.7%
- 🇮🇳India4.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria0.6%
Heriot-Watt
72 countries · 31.2% international
- 🇮🇳India29.8%
- 🇨🇳China17.1%
- 🇫🇷France6.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%
Subjects
3 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Bloomsbury Institute London
Heriot-Watt University
Business & Management (General)
Accounting
Finance & Actuarial Science
Only at Bloomsbury Institute London
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £12,000
- Heriot-Watt University
- £20,080
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,080 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £15,750
- Heriot-Watt University
- £24,180
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,430 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Bloomsbury Institute London
Heriot-Watt University
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£26,50094%SatisfactionNo dataAccounting
£21,500Salary (3 years)£26,00095%Satisfaction74%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBloomsbury Institute London
View all scholarships →Heriot-Watt University
International Merit Scholarship
£500,000
Deadline: N/A
MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship
£64,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
£21,800
Deadline: N/A
Future Planner Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
100%
Deadline: May 2026
FAQ
Bloomsbury Institute London vs Heriot-Watt University: common questions
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or Heriot-Watt University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £24,180 at Heriot-Watt University: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,430 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Bloomsbury Institute London and Heriot-Watt University?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Accounting and Finance & Actuarial Science.
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or Heriot-Watt University better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, and £26,500 from Heriot-Watt University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bloomsbury Institute London or Heriot-Watt University offer more courses?
Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.
What can you study at Bloomsbury Institute London but not at Heriot-Watt University?
Bloomsbury Institute London teaches 1 subject area that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Law.
What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?
Heriot-Watt University teaches 45 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and 37 more.
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